PowerPoint Design Tips

1. PowerPoint Design Tips Computer Applications

2. Don’t Overuse Effects • Focus attention on the presentation content • Use effects that enhance the presentation • Less is more with effects

3. Bad Example • This is an overuse of effects • Less is more, not more is more

4. Background with text over it • Hard to read • Please don’t do this

5. Don’t Overcrowd Slides • Use 3 to 6 bullets per slide • 6x6 or 6 bullets / 6 words each • Avoid sub-headings, use separate slide • Bring in bullets one by one

6. This is an example of overcrowding a PowerPoint slide • You don’t need to type in every single word you want to say. This will be distracting to your audience and is not a proper use of presentation software. Furthermore, individuals taking notes on a presentation will struggle to summarize the important information in such a brief period. You should summarize it into 3 to 6 bullets that are no more than 6 words long.

7. Consider Readability • Use large, easy-to-read fonts • Coordinate text color to stand out • Coordinate text color for visual appeal

8. Readability problems • This is too small • This color won’t show up • This color isn’t the most appealling

9. Include A Conclusion Slide • Identifies end of presentation • Summarizes 3 to 5 main points • Emphasizes important issues • Energizes audience toward action

10. Tips When Presenting • Don’t read word for word • Utilize notes section for elaboration • Notes as memory joggers, not script

11. Conclusion • Don’t overuse effects • Don’t overcrowd slides • Focus on readability • Summarize with conclusion slide • Presentation tips